The Mark of Excellence Awards, presented by the Smart Home Division of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, recognize the best in custom integration and installed technology. Each year manufacturers, distributors and systems integrators compete in more than 20 award categories for this coveted honor. Submissions for the 2021 Mark of Excellence Awards are now closed.
Winners are announced in a press release to industry leaders and media, promoted in the March 2021 issue of CE Pro magazine and recognized in a digital profile on CTA.tech that will be amplified to audiences across social media, newsletters and more.
All entries are judged by independent experts within the industry. Winners will receive a toolkit with a special winner logo and opportunities for showcasing their win.
Entry categories include manufacturer products and integrator projects, as well as the Integrator of the Year Award, which celebrates outstanding business success, resource use, comprehensive technical skills and exceptional quality in professional installations.
Audio Component Product of the Year: NAD MASTERS M33 | NAD Electronics
Audio/Video Distribution Product of the Year: BluOS | Lenbrook International
Automation Device of the Year: SAVANT Pro Remote X2 | SAVANT
Best Education or Support Program: Nortek Builder Services Program | Nortek Control
Emerging Home Technologies: DEN SmartStrike™ | DEN Smart Home
Energy Efficiency Product of the Year: GridRewards| Logical Buildings
Health and Wellness Product of the Year: SAVANT Daylight Mode | SAVANT
Lighting Product of the Year: DID Series Recessed LED Downlight | DMF Lighting
Networking Product of the Year: M6 AX Mesh System | Mercku
Rack or Mount Product of the Year: Dual-Purpose In-Wall Enclosures | On-Q
Security and Surveillance Product of the Year: 2GIG® EDGE Panel |Nortek Control
Soundbar of the Year: JBL Bar 5.0 Multibeam Soundbar | JBL by Harman
Speakers and Subwoofers – Indoor: Amina Mobius5i Invisible Loudspeaker | Amina
Video Display Product of the Year (Display): Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS500 4K PRO-UHD Laser Projection TV | Epson America, Inc.
Whole-house Control/System Management Product of the Year: Crestron Home™ | Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Custom Home of the Year: Lakefront Luxury | Fusion Audio + Video
Home Theater/Media Room Project of the Year: Mediterranean Theater Complex | Keith Yates Design Group
Specialty Project of the Year: Texas Gun Experience | Futurian Systems
All entries are judged by independent experts within the industry.